Your Venture Starts Here!

Let's Build! Your Opportunity Awaits

Lisk and BlockDevId are thrilled to bring you the Lisk Builders Challenge! This is your chance to turn your innovative blockchain ideas into reality. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your blockchain journey, this hackathon provides the platform and resources you need to succeed. This time, in Round 2, we'll be covering Southeast Asia.

Your Journey to Demo Day

The challenge will run for 3 months, giving you ample time to develop your project. During this period, we'll host online workshops and provide mentorship to guide you through our education partners Pelita Bangsa Academy and DevWeb3Jogja from Indonesia. We will select the 10 best projects to compete in the final round. The final Demo Day will be held in Bali (hybrid), featuring live project presentations, judging, and networking opportunities.

• Open Submission: June 10, 2025

• Kickoff Event (AMA): June 11, 2025

• Workshop: June 18 - July 23, 2025

• Submission Deadline: August 3, 2025

• Judging: August 4 - 8, 2025

• Announcement of Finalists: August 9, 2025

• Finalists Coaching: August 11-15, 2025

• SocMed Challenge Cutoff Time: August 17, 2025 | 18:00 (GMT+7)

• Most Fav Project Voting Cutoff Time: August 17, 2025 | 18:00 (GMT+7)

• Demo Day (Bali - Hybrid): August 20, 2025

Building the Blockchain Ecosystem in South East Asia

Our mission is to foster the growth of the blockchain ecosystem in South East Asia. We aim to empower developers and builders to create impactful projects that leverage blockchain technology's potential. By encouraging innovation and collaboration, we strive to igniting South East Asia's blockchain development.

Unlock Prizes, Mentorship, and Opportunities

• Compete for a total prize pool of up to USD 5,600 in development challenges!
• Gain knowledge and enhance your skills from workshops led by industry professionals and experts.
• Showcase your project to a wide audience through social media and partner promotions.

The Founder's Challenge

Ready to go beyond the code?

This isn't just a hackathon; it's your launchpad. Our theme challenges you to build a real venture, not just a cool project. Think like a founder from day one and create a dApp with a solid business plan, a clear path to market, and the potential to scale.

It's time to build something the world actually needs.

Feeling a little lost on what to build?

No worries! You may find some inspiration through this Idea Bank to spark your imagination! Now, while it's packed with cool suggestions, don't feel like you have to stick to it. If you've got a brilliant idea in your mind, we absolutely want to see it! We are open to any creative dApp Ideas that align with the builders challenge's theme to be submitted for the Lisk Builders Challenge. 😄

Please kindly follow each track's requirements and idea banks to be elligible! See Prizes Section~ 😉

Project Submission Guidelines

You must provide these links during project submissions:

1. Smart Contract(s) URL deployed on Lisk Sepolia Testnet or Lisk Mainnet and verified on Blockscout Explorer.
2. Live Project URL
3. Public Project Repository URL on GitHub
4. Pitch Deck URL (Google Drive Link shared publicly)

You also must fulfill these project requirements:

1. Upload Presentation & Demo Video (YouTube Video URL)
2. Upload Project Screenshot (PNG)
3. Your dApp should utilize smart contract deployed on either Lisk Mainnet or Lisk Sepolia Testnet

Complete these steps to submit your project

This is an online hackathon on Devfolio

1. Begin by ensuring you have registered an account on Devfolio.
2. Proceed to apply for the hackathon. Here's the guidance link.
3. Whether you are participating individually or as a team, you may create a new team or join an existing one. Please refer to this flow.
4. Finally, submit your project. Please refer to the submission guidance for further information.

Judging Criteria

To ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation, please see the following evaluation metrics:

• DApp Use Case Impact and Real Problems Solved (30pts)
• Pitch & Presentation Quality (20pts)
• Technical Implementation (15pts)
• UI/UX & Usability (15pts)
• Innovation & Uniqueness (10pts)
• Project Documentation & Code Quality (10pts)

Commitment to launch the project on Lisk Mainnet will be a huge plus and become a consideration when selecting the winners.

Get Ready for the Challenge

1. Join the BlockDevId social media channels for the latest updates, announcements, and community discussions.
2. Participate in our series of preparatory sessions, where we'll cover essential topics, provide technical guidance, and answer your questions. Don't miss the Kickoff AMA session on ID BUIDL Twitter Space!

Get to know Lisk

Lisk is a growing Ethereum L2 built for high-growth markets with near-zero fees. Follow our Indonesian Social Media Channels - Instagram and TikTok to stay connected. Also, check out our docs for in-depth technical information and helpful guides about the Lisk blockchain.

Get to know BlockDevId

BlockDevId is a community that helps developers in Indonesia to learn and develop web3 and blockchain technology through collaboration and experience sharing. Its goal is to build a new blockchain-based economy in Indonesia by facilitating faster adoption of web3 technology. This community is open to anyone who wants to be involved in the development of web3 and blockchain technology in Indonesia. Find us on social media to stay connected.

Get to know Pelita Bangsa Academy

Pelita Bangsa Academy is an EduTech Startup with a mission to Upskill and Reskill Indonesian Tech Talents in Blockchain Technology so we can compete globally. We provide intensive Blockchain Developer Bootcamp. We are chosen as the Education Partner for Lisk Builders Challenge Round One where we will provide 6-session workshop and mentoring guiding your web3 development journey! Find us on social media to stay connected.

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